Busta Rhymes, born Trevor George Smith Jr. on May 20, 1972, is a defining figure in East Coast hip-hop, recognized for his intricate, high-speed lyrical delivery and high-energy performance style. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, he moved to Uniondale, Long Island, during his youth, a transition that coincided with his immersion into hip-hop culture. His early influences included the Zulu Beats Radio Show and the burgeoning B-boy scene, where he initially gained attention as a talented dancer and "popper" before focusing on his skills as an MC.
In the late 1980s, while attending Turtlehook Middle School, Smith met Charlie Brown. Together with Dinco D and Milo in de Dance, they formed the group Leaders of the New School (LONS). The group signed with Elektra Records in 1989 after being discovered by Chuck D of Public Enemy and Dante Ross. It was during this period that Chuck D gave him the moniker "Busta Rhymes," inspired by NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes.
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Genres of the artist's albums over the years: the higher the line, the stronger the genre on that album
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On the radio
Stations that played Busta Rhymes in the last 30 days
- Everything Remains Raw
90s Hiphop
United Kingdom · Hip Hop
- 40×
Radio Record - Rap Classics
Russia · Hip Hop - 39×
City HipHop R&B
Bulgaria · Hip Hop - 31×
🕺Générations Rap U.S
France · Hip Hop - 29×
Hot 104.7
United States · Hip Hop - 26×
Guarida Hip Hop
Colombia · East Coast Hip Hop - 26×
Fleet DJ Radio
United States · Hip Hop - 25×
Hit FM 2000s HITS
Moldova · Pop - 25×
Soulful Society Radio
United States · Hip Hop - 21×
senshiphop
United States · East Coast Hip Hop - 21×
Hip Hop Forever
Germany · Hip Hop - 21×
DJ Kidnu Radio
United States · Hip Hop
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